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Who Ends the Lombardi Drought First in 2026? Ranking 12 Ringless NFL Teams
sports1 month ago

Who Ends the Lombardi Drought First in 2026? Ranking 12 Ringless NFL Teams

Eric Edholm ranks the 12 NFL franchises without a Super Bowl, led by the Bills (helped by Josh Allen) and followed by the Lions, Texans, Bengals, and Chargers, with Jacksonville, Carolina, Minnesota, Atlanta, Tennessee, Cleveland, and Arizona also in the mix; the piece weighs quarterback health, roster depth, and defensive strength to gauge which team is likeliest to finally win a Lombardi in 2026, while noting that injuries and tough divisions could complicate the path.

via NFL.com|
#buffalo-bills#cincinnati-bengals#detroit-lions
Stroud Bets on 2026 Breakthrough to Lock in Texans Extension
around-the-nfl1 month ago

Stroud Bets on 2026 Breakthrough to Lock in Texans Extension

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud heads into 2026 with a looming contract extension, insisting he’s earned his bargain while acknowledging his early career hasn’t been flawless; Houston needs more from the offense after a stellar rookie season but middling 3rd year, and Stroud’s 2026 performance—especially ball security, decision-making, and poise—will likely determine whether the team commits to him, following Will Anderson Jr.’s extension earlier this year.

via NFL.com|
#around-the-nfl#cj-stroud#contract-extension
Texans Push the AFC South Forward with Bold Offseason Upgrades
sports-nfl2 months ago

Texans Push the AFC South Forward with Bold Offseason Upgrades

The AFC South remains unpredictable after a busy offseason: Houston fortified its offensive line and defense to pursue another playoff run, Indianapolis reshuffled cap space and depth (losing Michael Pittman Jr. while keeping Alec Pierce and adding Day 2 picks) with room to add veteran help, Jacksonville largely kept its core intact and added inside-forward pieces to defend its crown, and Tennessee overhauled its defense and added talent around quarterback Cam Ward, but still faces questions at left tackle and interior spots as the new regime builds toward sustained contention.

via Sports Illustrated|
#afc-south#houston-texans#indianapolis-colts
Texans reiterate commitment to Stroud as contract talks loom next offseason
sports2 months ago

Texans reiterate commitment to Stroud as contract talks loom next offseason

Texans owner Cal McNair reaffirmed the team's commitment to quarterback C.J. Stroud, noting Houston exercised his fifth-year option and that contract negotiations with Stroud’s camp will be handled behind the scenes by GM Nick Caserio. There’s no rush to finalize a deal before the team returns to the field, with the next potential major step likely next offseason.

via NBC Sports|
#cal-mcnair#cj-stroud#contract-talks
Texans lock in Al-Shaair on 3-year, $54M extension
sports2 months ago

Texans lock in Al-Shaair on 3-year, $54M extension

Houston signed linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair to a three-year, $54 million extension (average $18 million per year), ranking him third at his position by annual value behind Fred Warner and Roquan Smith. The deal follows a standout 2025 season in which Al-Shaair, a Pro Bowler, posted 103 tackles, 2 interceptions and 9 pass breakups, and it continues Houston’s recent pattern of extending key players.

via NBC Sports|
#azeez-al-shaair#contract-extension#houston-texans
Berrios Skips Alix Earle Drama, Spotted With Hollie Ford in LA
entertainment2 months ago

Berrios Skips Alix Earle Drama, Spotted With Hollie Ford in LA

Braxton Berrios was photographed with model Hollie Ford in Los Angeles and declined to address questions about his ex-girlfriend Alix Earle’s beef with Alex Cooper, choosing to dodge the drama as he and Earle had reportedly split last fall due to distance; the piece also notes Earle’s rumored link to Tom Brady and her ongoing public feuds.

via New York Post|
#alex-cooper#alix-earle#braxton-berrios
Texans lock in Will Anderson Jr. on three-year, $150M deal
sports2 months ago

Texans lock in Will Anderson Jr. on three-year, $150M deal

The Houston Texans finalized a three-year extension with edge rusher Will Anderson Jr., worth about $150 million with $134 million guaranteed and including a no-trade clause, making him the league's highest-paid non-quarterback. Anderson, the 2023 No. 3 overall pick and 2025 first-team All-Pro, posted 12 sacks, 20 tackles for loss, and 23 QB hits in 17 games last season. The deal solidifies Houston's top defensive cornerstone as the team pivots toward signing quarterback C.J. Stroud to a long-term deal.

via NBC Sports|
#cj-stroud#houston-texans#nfl-contract-extension
Texans exercise Stroud’s fifth-year option, reaffirming him as their quarterback
sports2 months ago

Texans exercise Stroud’s fifth-year option, reaffirming him as their quarterback

Houston Texans GM Nick Caserio confirmed they exercised C.J. Stroud’s fifth-year option for 2027, a procedural move worth $25.9 million that keeps the 2023 No. 2 pick under contract. Caserio stressed Stroud is the team's quarterback and indicated contract talks would likely wait for another season to further evaluate his development after his postseason performance.

via NBC Sports|
#cj-stroud#fifth-year-option#houston-texans
Texans lock Stroud and Anderson in through 2027 with fifth-year options
sports3 months ago

Texans lock Stroud and Anderson in through 2027 with fifth-year options

Houston exercised the fifth-year options for QB C.J. Stroud ($25.9 million) and DE Will Anderson Jr. ($21.5 million), guaranteeing both on the roster through 2027. Stroud is extension-eligible after this season, and Houston plans to work toward a long-term deal either this year or next, as Anderson emerged as a breakout star and the duo remains the core of a rising Texans team.

via Bleacher Report|
#cj-stroud#fifth-year-option#houston-texans
Raiders Lead the Free-Agent Makeover, Top the Five-Team Improvement List
sports3 months ago

Raiders Lead the Free-Agent Makeover, Top the Five-Team Improvement List

Sports Illustrated ranks the five NFL teams that improved the most in free agency this offseason, placing the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 1 for a cohesive coaching alignment and impactful signings (including Linderbaum and strengthened edge/linebacker depth) that could lift their competitiveness; No. 2 the San Francisco 49ers, boosted by Mike Evans and interior pass-rush upgrade Odighizuwa; No. 3 the Denver Broncos, with Jaylen Waddle adding explosiveness and a stronger offense and defense; No. 4 the Los Angeles Rams, rebuilding the cornerback room around Watson and McDuffie; and No. 5 the Houston Texans, adding Braden Smith, Wyatt Teller, David Montgomery and Reed Blankenship to stabilize the O-line and defense. The piece frames these moves as a potential catalyst for better results and schedules this coming season.

via Sports Illustrated|
#denver-broncos#houston-texans#los-angeles-rams
Montgomery aims to prove versatile workhorse for Texans
sports3 months ago

Montgomery aims to prove versatile workhorse for Texans

David Montgomery, traded from Detroit to the Houston Texans, insists he is more than a traditional power back and plans to showcase a versatile game—burst, hands, and durability—to shoulder a heavy workload alongside QB C.J. Stroud. The veteran back claims he's in his prime and has the off-season work to handle a bigload, while helping Houston revive its ground game after last season’s decline and potentially fuel a deeper playoff push.

via NFL.com|
#cj-stroud#david-montgomery#houston-texans